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Timothy B. Madison

RIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHARETTA, GA 30005
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CRD#: 4176003
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Professional summary


Timothy Ball Madison, CFP®, who also goes by Timothy B Madison, Timothy Ball Madison Mr., Tim Madison, is a registered financial advisor currently at RIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Alpharetta, Georgia and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Timothy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Timothy has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Timothy B Madison | Timothy Ball Madison Mr. | Tim Madison

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) RCM, Senior Financial Advisor/Investment Advisor Representative 2) Insurance Agent

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1993

Experience


Current

February 20, 2019 - Present

RIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1725 Windward Concourse Suite 150, Alpharetta, GA 30005
RIA
CRD#: 127200
ALPHARETTA, GA
Current

September 26, 2020 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 5900 Windward Parkway Suite 120, Alpharetta, GA 30005
RIA
CRD#: 105644
ALPHARETTA, GA
Current

September 8, 2022 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 5900 Windward Parkway Suite 120, Alpharetta, GA 30005
BD
CRD#: 10299
Alpharetta, GA
Past

December 4, 2018 - November 12, 2020

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

December 4, 2018 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

August 6, 2008 - December 4, 2018

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

RIA
CRD#: 12963
Cumming, GA
Past

July 29, 2008 - December 4, 2018

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

BD
CRD#: 12963
Cumming, GA
Past

July 17, 2006 - July 31, 2008

INVESTMENT ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 139233
DULUTH, GA
Past

July 29, 2005 - August 25, 2006

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
DULUTH, GA
Past

May 27, 2005 - July 31, 2008

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
DULUTH, GA
Past

October 15, 2003 - May 10, 2005

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
ATLANTA , GA
Past

October 15, 2003 - May 10, 2005

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

September 12, 2003 - September 25, 2003

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 12, 2003 - September 25, 2003

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

August 15, 2002 - October 24, 2003

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 4082
CONYERS, GA
Past

May 20, 2002 - October 24, 2003

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

February 13, 2001 - May 30, 2002

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

June 1, 2000 - January 9, 2001

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 1, 2000 - January 9, 2001

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(10/3/2023)
RR
California
(10/30/2024)
RR
Florida
(9/8/2022)
IAR
Georgia
(2/20/2019)
RR
Georgia
(9/8/2022)
RR
Kansas
(9/8/2022)
RR
Michigan
(9/8/2022)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/8/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(9/8/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(9/8/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/9/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Alpharetta, GA 30005

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